Bluebeard's First Wife

Janet Hong is a translator who brings contemporary Korean fiction to English-speaking readers. She is best known for her work on Kwon Yeo-sun’s mystery novel Lemon. Her translations focus on sharp, modern stories from some of South Korea’s most interesting writers.

Seong-nan Ha is the author of the memorable collection, Flowers of Mold & Other Stories. Her writing often explores strange beauty in unexpected places, inviting readers into unique worlds.